[Bonetools] Antler object Puntal del Llops

[Marta Blasco Martín]

Dear colleagues,

I am studying worked bone and antler pieces from El Puntal dels Llops, an
Iberian site (Valencia, Spain) (5th century – 2nd century BC). I am not
sure about the function of one antler object. It has been made on
antler of *Cervus
elaphus*. It is normally interpreted as a pendant, but I have some doubts.
The piece is totally casting, polishing and presents one perforation in two
of its ends. I think that the piece would have more perforations (in its
three ends, but they are broken). In addition, the object has and incised
inscription in Iberian language. It is a very special object. Does anyone
have any suggestions about its use or know any parallels?

I send you some images.

Thank you very much.


Marta Blasco Martín

Becaria Predoctoral Subprograma "Atracció de Talent"  VLC – CAMPUS

Universitat de València

Dep. Prehistòria i Arqueologia i Hª Antiga.
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